Business Analyst, Payroll Operations

We are seeking highly skilled and detail-oriented Business Analysts to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing payroll data, identifying process improvements, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and supporting the overall efficiency of payroll operations. You will work closely with various departments and stakeholders to optimize payroll systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements that drive accuracy and streamline workflows. If you have a strong analytical mindset, a deep understanding of payroll processes, and a passion for continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular analysis of payroll data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
  • Ensure that the team is accurately processing payroll transactions, including salary, benefits, deductions, and taxes, in a timely manner.
  • Verify payroll data for accuracy and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
  • Analyze and interpret payroll data and provide recommendations
• Process Payroll
  • Process payroll for a large employee base, including data entry, timecards, inbound and outbound files
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll, including all deductions, taxes, and garnishments, while maintaining strict confidentiality of payroll data.
  • Review and reconcile payroll reports, identify and resolve any discrepancies
• Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or redundancies
  • Recommend technology upgrades
  • Automate repetitive tasks
  • Redesign workflows for greater efficiency
• Requirements collection and evaluation
  • Work in collaboration with departments leaders, end users, and management
  • Collect and document the requirements 
• Testing and troubleshooting for System Releases/Updates/Enhancements
  • Will oversee the QA Testing, including Enhancements, Issue resolution, Quarterly testing (Oracle testing), Monthly Vertex testing
• Prepare reports and present summarization of payroll data and analysis.
  • Develop and implement new payroll policies and procedures that are compliant with state and federal laws to streamline all payroll and benefits administration processes
  • Review and create payroll audit reports for accuracy 
  • Assist with any external audits and examinations, including SOX and tax audits
• Create and/or maintain payroll documentation as it relates to processing, operational procedures, compliance, and all other payroll related matters.
• Stay up to date with changes in payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.

 Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• CPP or FPC certification
• Extensive knowledge of business and process analysis functions
• Extensive experience with payroll processes and systems
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations.
• Proficiency in payroll software and systems. Experience with major payroll software platforms is preferred such as Oracle HCM.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

**This is an in-office role, 5 days a week at our Sinclair Headquarters located at 10706 Beaver Dam Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21030.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $68,000 to $80,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information,